OVERVIEW
Tsavo West National Park is located in Kenya Coast Province Taita-Taveta County .The park features is more mountainous and wetter with swamps, Lake Jipe and the Mzima Springs. It is known for bird life and for its large mammal’s e.g. black rhino, Cape buffalo, Elephant, Leopard, Hippo and Masai lion. There are also other smaller animals that can be spotted in the park, such as the bush baby, hartebeest, lesser kudu and Maasai giraffe
Salt Lick Safari Lodge is a luxurious safari escape nested in the heart of the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary overlooking a waterhole and the vast Tsavo plains. Salt Lick Safari Lodge is famed for being among the World’s Most Photographed Lodges. Here you will enjoy unaltered game watching from the comfort of your room as animals come to drink water from the waterholes. The neighbouring Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa has a museum that displays some of the World War 1 memorabilia as part of the rich history of Taita Taveta County.
TSAVO SGR PACKAGE
Starting From: ksh.30,500
VALIDITY: 22nd DEC 2024
Updated 2024 Travel Rates for Tsavo National Park from Nairobi using SGR (Madaraka Express) Train
| TAITA HILLS SAFARI RESORT & SPA |
| Room |
Economy |
1st Class |
Validity |
| PARK VIEW ROOM |
30,500 |
34,500 |
2nd April - 30th June |
| 33,500 |
37,500 |
1st July - 22nd Dec |
| SALT LICK SAFARI LODGE |
| Room |
Economy |
1st Class |
Validity |
| PARK VIEW ROOM |
32,000 |
36,000 |
2nd April - 30th June |
| 35,000 |
39,000 |
1st July - 22nd Dec |
| WATERHOLE VIEW ROOM |
34,000 |
38,000 |
2nd April - 30th June |
| 37,000 |
41,000 |
1st July - 22nd Dec |
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 2 Nights Accommodation
- Full board Meal Plan
- Soft Drink During Lunch & Dinner
- Return Inter-County Train Tickets
- Return Transfers From Voi Station
- 2 Game Drives Per Stay
- Resident Santuary Fees
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
- Any personal expenses not included
ITINERARY
DAY1: NAIROBI- VOI
Arrive at Nairobi train terminus to catch the 8am train to Mombasa alighting at Voi train station. You'll be met by our driver guide who will transfer you to the lodge arriving in time for Lunch. After lunch proceed to the park for afternoon game drive in the park. A variety of animals can be seen including Leopard, Cheetah, Zebra, Lion, Wild dogs, Buffalo, Rhino, Elephant, Giraffe, Crocodilem Mongoose, Hyrax, Dik-dik, Lesser Kudu, Nocturnal Porcupine and many more.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/ camp.
DAY2: TSAVO WEST
Have morning or evening game drive. Rest of the day at leisure.Lunch,Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.
DAY3: TSAVO WEST- NAIROBI
After breakfast,get ready and check out for the transfer to Voi train station to catch the train back to Nairobi arriving in the evening.
Requirements when traveling from Nairobi to Tsavo National Park using SGR
1. Your personal identification card/Passport- This will be required during train check-in at Nairobi SGR terminus. This will also be needed when checking in on your return trip from Tsavo at Voi SGR station. For Non-residents, you will require a valid passport when entering the SGR.
2. Clothing- The weather at Tsavo National Park is warm, therefore you do not need to carry heavy clothes. You might need a sun hat if your face is sensitive to hot sun.
3. Train Tickets- It is advisable to have your tickets purchased in advance. When booking your Tsavo Safari with Olanka Safaris, you get your e-tickets sent to you early before the travel dates. When you get to the SGR, you easily print using the ticket booth which takes less than 5 minutes with a normal passenger queue. Upon booking, you will get two tickets, one to Tsavo and one for return from Tsavo to Nairobi.
4. Keeping time- Our Safari from Nairobi starts exactly at 8 am without delay. It is therefore important to be at the SGR station in Nairobi for Tsavo National Park at least 1 hour earlier to avoid last-minute rash which can cause inconvenience.
Olanka Safaris gurantees our visitors a seamless and memorable travel to Tsavo with our team always ready to support you before your trip, during your trip, and after your trip
